The Briggs
- James F. Briggs (1827–1905), New Hampshire State Representative 1856-1858 1874 1883 1891 1897, New Hampshire State Senator 1876, U.S. Representative from New Hampshire 1877-1883. Father of Frank O. Briggs.
- Frank O. Briggs (1851–1913), member of the Trenton, New Jersey School Board 1884-1892; Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey 1899-1902; Treasurer of New Jersey 1902-1907; Chairman of the New Jersey Republican Committee 1904-1911; U.S. Senator from New Jersey 1907-1913. Son of James F. Briggs.
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